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Lamont Dozier, Motown Songwriter Behind Countless Classics, Dead at 81

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His son Lamont Dossier Jr. confirmed the news on social media. The cause of death has not been disclosed yet.

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"His wife of 40 years, Barbara Ullmann Dossier, had died and is survived by his children and two grandchildren."

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Dossier's family expressed, "We love him dearly and will always remember him."

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Born in Detroit in 1941, Dozier became a Motown Records songwriter with brothers Brian and Eddie Holland.

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The polish of the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting trio was ideally suited to Motown's signature act, Diana Ross and the Supremes,

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For which he wrote 10 No. 1 songs including "Baby Love," "You Can't Hurry Love" and "Where Has Our Love Gone."

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Dozier and the Holland brothers also wrote singles for well-known artists such as The Four Tops,

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Martha and the Vandellas, The Isley Brothers and more.

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His continued success earned him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.